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As Diana Hacker States in her book ''The Bedford Handbook'', word choice can also have great effects on a paper's tone. Here are a few pointers a writer should keep in mind:
As Diana Hacker States in her book [http://www.amazon.com/A-Writers-Reference-Diana-Hacker/dp/0312601433/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397150416&sr=8-1&keywords=hacker+diana.+a+writer%E2%80%99s+reference+7th+ed ''The Bedford Handbook''], word choice can also have great effects on a paper's tone. Here are a few pointers a writer should keep in mind:


* A writer should use verbs that have subjects that receive action to give a better picture to the reader.
* A writer should use verbs that have subjects that receive action to give a better picture to the reader.
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==Sentence Structure==
==Sentence Structure==


Andrea Lunsford states that in order for a paper to maintain tone, it must not deviate from tense or from mood.  In order for a writer to effectively illustrate their point, they need to have a firm position and not waiver. ''Consistency'' is important to maintain a paper's tone and limits shifts in a paper's voice. Consistency will illustrate a writer's point effectively to his or her readers. Here are a few things that will help a writer maintain Consistency:
Andrea Lunsford states in her book [http://www.amazon.com/The-Everyday-Writer-Andrea-Lunsford/dp/1457600048/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397150946&sr=8-1&keywords=Lunsford%2C+Andrea+A.The+Everyday+Writer ''The Everyday Writer''] that in order for a paper to maintain tone, it must not deviate from tense or from mood.  In order for a writer to effectively illustrate their point, they need to have a firm position and not waiver. ''Consistency'' is important to maintain a paper's tone and limits shifts in a paper's voice. Consistency will illustrate a writer's point effectively to his or her readers. Here are a few things that will help a writer maintain Consistency:


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